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EXAM 1-18

CHEMISTRY
FORM 1

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1. Ethanol and Pentane are miscible liquids. Explain how water can be used to separate a mixture
of ethanol and pentane. (3mks)
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2. (i) Name the piece of apparatus shown below; (1mk)

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ii) What is the use of the apparatus? (1mk)

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3. The diagram below shows a diagram of a non-luminous flame. A piece of white paper is slipped into
the region of the flame as shown in the diagram and quickly removed before it catches fire.

Piece of paper

(a) Draw and label the piece of paper to show how it is affected by the above flame . (2mks)

(b) Explain why a luminous flame of a Bunsen burner produces bright yellow light. (2mks)
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4. The paper chromatogram below shows the identification of unknown metal ions in mixture M. The
reference ions X, Y, and Z are also shown. The experiment was done in an ascending method.

M Q X Y Z

X- vanadium (IV) ion (V4+)

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 Y – chromium (III) ion (Cr3+)
Z – copper (II) ion (Cu2+)
(a) Name the ions present in the mixture M (2mks)
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(b) Indicate the solvent front on the diagram (½mk)
(c) Mixture Q contains all the three ions. Show the chromatography of Q (1½mks)
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5. Complete the table below by selecting appropriate pH for each substance from pH values
1.0, 4.0, 7.0 and 10.0

Substance pH value
Sodium carbonate
Lemon juice

6. The flow chart below represents how nitrogen gas can be isolated from air in the lab

Carbon (IV) oxide P

Nitrogen M Nitrogen N Nitrogen
Oxygen Water Nitrogen
Oxygen
Water Water

Explain how the following processes are carried out;

(i) Process M ………………………………………………………………………………….. (1mk)
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(ii) Process N ………………………………………………………………………………….. (1mk)
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(iii) Process P …………………………………………………………………………………..(1mk)

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7. When hydrogen gas is passed over heated Lead (II) oxide in a combustion tube, Lead (II) oxide
is reduced.
(a) Write a word equation from the above reaction (1mk)
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(b) What observations are made in the combustion tube when the reaction was complete (2mks)
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(c) Name another gas which can be used to reduce Lead (II) oxide (1mk)
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8. Use the chart below to answer the questions that follow;

Magnesium Steam Gas P Copper (II) oxide Solid T

heat
+ +

Solid R Liquid S
Identify; (4mks)
(i) Gas P…………………………………….. (iii) Solid T……………………..…...…
(ii) Solid R…………………………………… (iv) Liquid S…………………….…..…..

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 9. (a) A candle wax is mainly a compound consisting of two elements. Name the two elements.(2mks)
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(b) Study the set-up below and use it to answer the questions that follow;
Gases to
suction pump
Tube Y
Funnel Tube X Boiling tube
Candle flame
Sodium hydroxide
solution

Ice and salt mixture

(i) State the observations made in tube X and boiling tube (2mks)
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(ii) Name two gases that come out through tube Y (2mks)
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(iii) Give a word equation for the burning of the candle (1mk)
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(iv) What is the role of the sucking pump? (1mk)
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10. List four differences between luminous and non-luminous flames. (4mks)
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11. The graph below is a cooling curve of a substance from gaseous state to solid state;

Temp oC

to t1 t2 t3 t4 t5
Time in min
Name;
(a) The process taking place between to and t1 (1mk)
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(b) The energy change that occurs between t3 and t5 (1mk)
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12. The pH values of some solutions are given below;

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 Substance pH
P 9.0
Q 2.2
R 13.5
S 4.8
(a) Which substance is likely to be;
(i) Nitric (V) acid ………………………………………………………………………….(1mk)
(ii) Tooth paste ……………………………………………………………………………..(1mk)
(b) Solution R is put in a beaker. Litmus solution is added, and then substance Q is added
a little at a time until no further change is noted. Explain the observations made (2mks)
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13. (a) The diagram below shows, set-up by a student in an attempt to prepare and collect dry gas;

Water

Boiling tube

Water

Solid W
i) Complete the diagram to show how dry oxygen can be collected (3mks)
(ii) Identify solid W ………………………………………………………………….(1mk)
(ii) Write a word equation for the reaction taking place. (2mks)
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(b) A piece of phosphorous was burnt in excess air and the product obtained was solution
with small amount of hot water to make a solution;
(i) Write a word equation for the burning of phosphorous in excess air. (2mks)
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(ii) The solution obtained in (b) above was found to have a pH of 2. Explain (3mks)
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(c) State four uses of oxygen (4mks)
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(d) Give two physical properties of oxygen (2mks)
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14. (a) What does the safety symbol below mean? (2mks)

(b) Give two advantages of carrying out experiments in apparatus made of glass. (2mks)
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15. If you are given two samples of water one of which is pure and another which is impure,
give one simple experiment that you would carry out in the laboratory to distinguish them.
What results would you expect? (3mks)
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16. When magnesium is heated in air, the product formed is heavier than the original ribbon.
On the other hand, when Potassium manganate (VII) is heated in air, the product formed
is light. Explain the different observation (4mks)
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17. (a) Write down the word equation for the reaction between calcium hydroxide and
sulphuric acid (1mk)
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(b) What is the general term used for the type of reaction you wrote in (a) above? (1mk)
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(c) Of what importance would this reaction be to farmers in areas that have been polluted
with acid rain? (2mks)
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18. Metal S removes oxygen combined with P. Q reacts with an oxide R but not with an oxide
of P. P reacts with cold water but R does not;
(a) Which is the most reactive metal? (1mk)
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(b) Which is the least reactive metal? (1mk)
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(c) Arrange the metals in order of reactivity starting with the most reactive to the least
reactive (1mk)
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19. Nekesa found a colourless liquid which she suspected to be water. On adding a few drops
of the liquid to anhydrous (II) sulphate powder, the colour of the latter changed from white
to blue. On boiling the liquid, she found it to boil at a range of 102-107oC.
(i) What is the boiling point of pure water at sea level? (1mk)
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(ii) Write a word equation to show the change that occurs when water is added to anhydrous
Copper (II) sulphate. (1mk)
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(iii) Why does the liquid boil over a range of temperature? (2mks)
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20. Copper (II) oxide + Hydrogen Copper + Water
(a) Using arrows show where reduction and oxidation have taken place in the above equation.(2mks)
(b) Name ;(i) the reducing agent ………………………………………………………… (1mk)
(ii) the oxidized species ……………………………………………………………….(1mk)
21. In temperate countries, salt is sprayed on roads to defrost and clear roads but the long term
effect of this practice is costly to motorists.
(a) Explain the role of salt in defrosting the ice (2mks)
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(b) Explain why the long term effect is costly to motorists (2mks)
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22. The graph below shows the changes which take place when a solid is heated;

T2 Z
Temp (oC)

X Y
T1

Time in minutes

(a) What happens to the molecules between W and X? (2mks)

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(b) What is the significance of temperatures T1 and T2? (2mks)
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(c) Explain why the temperature does not rise between X and Y. (2mks)
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(d) Is the substance represented pure or impure? Give a reason. (2mks)
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23. Name two methods used to separate mixtures. (1mk)
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24. Define the term drug. (1mk)
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25. Identify the piece of apparatus below; (1mk)

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1.The diagram below is a set up for the laboratory preparation of dry oxygen gas.
Liquid X

Liquid Y

Sodium peroxide

(a) Name:
I. Liquid Y (1 Mark)

II. Liquid X (1 Mark)

(b) Write a word equation for the reaction that took place in the flask. (1mark)

(c) State two uses of oxygen gas (2mks)

2. Study the figure below and answer questions that follow.

(a) Name the type of flame shown and give a reason. (2mks)

(b)Name the parts labelled F and G. (2mks)

(c) State the conditions under which the above flame is produced? (1mk)

(d) State the three differences between the two flames of a Bunsen burner (3Mks)

3. State the best method to separate the following mixtures (5Mks)

(a) Components of crude oil

(b) benzoic acid and sodium chloride

(c) Oil from sunflower seeds

(d) Iron filings and sulphur

(e) Coloured pigment from grass

4. Draw and state one use of the following apparatus.(10mks)

(a) Deflagrating spoon

(b)Conical flask

c) Round bottomed flask

(d)Mortar and pestle

(e) Evaporating dish

5. Mugure a form one student was stung by a wasp in the laboratory, the technician applied sodium hydroxide
on her. Explain why this was done. (2mks)

6. State three roles of chemistry as a subject to the society (3mks)

7. Complete the table below(8mks)

element symbol element Symbol
sodium Hg
K copper
sulphur C
iron hydrogen
8.(a) Define the term mixture (1mks)

(b) Name five types of mixtures (5Mks)

9.(a) Define the following terms (2mks)

(i) Drug
(iI)Drug abuse
(b) Name three commonly abused drugs (3mks)

(c) State two effects of drug abuse to the consumer (2mks)

10. During Olympics, urine sample of five short distance runners were taken and tested for the presence of two
illegal steroids by paper chromatography. Methanol was used as the solvent. A chromatogram from the test
appeared as shown below. Study the chromatogram and answer the questions that follow.

KEY
SPOT A – STEROID A
SPOT B – STEROID B
SPOT 1 – ATHLETE 1
SPOT 2 – ATHLETE 2
SPOT 3 – ATHLETE 3
SPOT 4 – ATHLETE 4

xx x x x x x
A B 1 2 3 4 5

(a) Which of the two steroids is most likely to be more soluble in methanol? Give a reason.

(b) Identify the athletes that tested positive for the illegal steroids.
(2mks)

(c) On the diagram, indicate the solvent front. (1mk

11. The diagram below shows parts of a Bunsen burner.

a) Name the parts labelled A , B (1 mark)

b) Give one use of the part labelled B (1 mark)

 12. Hydrated copper (II) sulphate exists as blue crystals while anhydrous copper (II) sulphate is a white powder.
Describe a laboratory experiment that can be used to show that the action of heat on hydrated copper (II)
sulphate is a reversible reaction (3 marks)

13.(a) Melting point of naphthalene is 800C. When camphor is added to a sample of naphthalene, the melting
point changes to 79.80C. Explain (2mks)

(b) What is effect of adding magnesium sulphate to the boiling point of distilled water? (1mk

14.(a) A patient was given tablets with prescription 2 x 3 on the envelope. Clearly outline how the patient
should take the tablets.
(1 mark)

(b) Two samples of equal volumes of water were put in 250cm³ beaker and heated for 10 minutes. Sample 1
registered a higher temperature than sample 2.

State the conditions under which flame I is produced in Bunsen burner. (1 mark)

15. The apparatus below was used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.

(a) State two properties of the liquids that make it possible to separate them using such apparatus.(2 marks)
16. The table below shows PH values of solutions A, B, C and D.
Solution PH
A 3.0
B 13.0
C 8.5
D 7.0
E 5.5

(a) Identify a solution which is

(i) Strongly acidic. (1 mk)

(ii) Strongly basic. (1mk)

(iii) Distilled water (1mk)

(iv) Lemon juice (1mk)

(b) Which of solutions would react with lead (II) oxide? Explain.
(2 marks)

17.In an experiment a certain volume of air was passed repeatedly from syringe over heated zinc powder as
shown in the diagram below.

The experiment was repeated using excess magnesium powder. In which one of the two experiments was
the change in volume of air greatest. Give reasons. (3mks)

18 (a) what is the chemical name for rust. (1mk)

(b) State the conditions necessary for rusting. (1mk)

(c) List three methods of preventing rusting. (3mks)

 19. Complete the word equations for the following reactions; (3mks)
(a) sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid =

(b) Zinc + sulphuric acid =

(c) potassium hydroxide + nitric acid =

20. Define the following terms and give an example of each (8mks)
(a) An atom

(b) Molecule

(c) Element

(d) Compound

21. Give three differences between permanent and temporary changes. (3mks)
TEMPORARY CHANGE PERMANENT CHANGE

22. State two laboratory rules to observe when preparing a poisonous gas. (2mks)
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1. Define the term Chemistry. (1 mk)

2. State the major differences between the particles of solids and those of gases. (4 mks)

3. The diagram alongside shows a non-luminous Bunsen flame (burner). Study it and answer
the questions that follow. (3 mks)

Glass tubing Zone K

Zone L

Zone M

Chimney

(a) Name the labeled zones based on colour

J–
K–
M–

(b) Which is the hottest part of the flame? Give a reason for your answer. (2 mks)

(c) State what would happen if a wooden alighted, splint is placed at the free end of
the glass tubing. Explain. (2 mks)

(d) Why is this flame preferred to a luminous flame for heating purposes? (1 mk)

(e) Should the air hole be open or closed to produce this flame? Explain.(2 mks)

(f) A match-stick head placed in zone M will not ignite. Explain. (2 mks)

4. Give a reason why a candle flame is not suitable for heating in the laboratory. (2 mks)

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5. Besides a bunsen burner flame, name one other apparatus that can be used conveniently
for heating in the laboratory. (1 mk)

6. Draw and name 4 common apparatus used in a chemistry laboratory. (4 mks)

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

7. State five laboratory rules observed in a Chemistry laboratory. (5 mks)

8. Identify the processes involved in the diagram below. (2 mks)

D

A B
SOLID LIQUID GAS

A– (½ mk)
B– (½ mk)
C– (½ mk)
D- (½ mk)
9. Name one career opportunity in Chemistry. (1 mk)

10. (a) What is drug abuse? (1 mk)

(b) What is a drug? (1 mk)

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11. Explain why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2 mks)

12. State four applications of paper chromatography. (4 mks)

13. The diagram below shows chromatograms for the different dyes

a) Name the techniques used to separate the dyes (1mk)

b) What conditions are required to separate the chromatograms present in a dye? (2mks)

c) What is meant by the term solvent front? Indicate the position in the diagram (1mk)

d) Which letters represent? (1mk)

i) Baseline (origin)______________

ii) Solvent path______________

e) Which chromatographs were present in dye E? (1mk)

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f) Which dye is insoluble? (1/2mk)

g) Which dye is pure? Explain (1mk)

h) Which chromatogram is most soluble (1/2 mk)

14. Name two industrial application of chromatography (2mks)

15. Explain how oil would be obtained from peanuts (2mks)

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 1. (a) Meshack, a form one student wanted to measure exactly 25cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid for an
experiment. Name the most suitable apparatus that he should use to take the measurement.
(1mark)
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(b) Give one reason why a glass apparatus will be preferred when taking the measurement in (a) above.
(1mark)
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2. The table below shows the solubility of three solids P, Q, and R.
Solid Cold Water Hot water
P Soluble Soluble
Q Insoluble Insoluble
R Insoluble Soluble

Describe how you would obtain pure samples of R, P and Q (3marks)

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3. The PH values of some solutions are given below

PH 14.0 1.0 8.0 6.5 7.0

Solution M L N P Z
(a) Identify the solution with the lowest concentration of hydrogen ion. Give reason for your answer
(1mark)
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(b) Which solution would be used as an anti-acid for treating stomach upset? Give a reason for your
answer (1mark)
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(c) What are the natures of solutions M and L?
(1mark)
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(d) Which solution is likely to be that of calcium hydroxide? (1mark)
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 (e) Select the solution in which a sample of magnesium oxide is likely to dissolve. Give a reason for
your answer (2marks)
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4. Distinguish between a Mixture and a Compound (2marks)
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5. In an experiment to separate a mixture Q of two miscible liquids, Liquids N (B.P 56°C) and liquid M
(B.P 118°C) a student set up the apparatus as shown.

HEAT
a) What makes it possible to separate substances using this method? (1mark)
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b) Name X (1mark)
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c) What is the purpose of the apparatus labelled X? (1mark)
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d) Identify one mistake in the set up (1mark)
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 e) Which liquid was collected in the beaker as the first distillate? (1mark)
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f) What method would the student use to test the purity of the distillates obtained (1mark)
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g) Give any one way of increasing the efficiency of this method so as to produce purer components.
(1mark)
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h) Give any one industrial application of this method of separation of mixtures. (1mark)
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6. A form one student mixes sodium chloride and water. Give the names of the following

(a) The solute (1mark)

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(b) The solvent (1mark)
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(c) The solution (1mark)
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7. A Bunsen burner produces two types of flames.
(a) Name the two types of flames. (1mark)
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(b) Give any two differences between the two types of flames named in (a) above (2marks)
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 8. Describe how to obtain Elianto oil from maize seeds. (2marks)
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9. Dilute sulphuric (VI) acid was added to a compound P of zinc. The solid reacted with the acid to form a
colorless solution Q, and gas R which formed a white precipitate when passed through lime water.
(a) Name:
(i) Compound P (1mark)
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(ii) Solution Q (1mark)
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(iii) Gas R (1mark)
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(b) Write a word equation for the reaction which took place when dilute sulphuric(VI)acid was added to
compound P. (1mark)
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(c) State the observation that would be made if a similar compound of calcium was used in place of that
of zinc. Explain. (2marks)
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10. (a) Distinguish between an acid and a base. (2marks)
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(b). Consider the following reagents:
Soda, Quencher, Sodium Chloride solution, distilled water and wood ash solution.
Complete the table below using the above reagents: (11/2 marks)
Nature Reagent(s)
Acidic
Basic
Neutral
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 ( c) Name the three common acid-base indicators and state their colours in acidic and basic media.
(41/2 marks)
Indicator Colour in acid Colour in a base

11. (a) Define the term ‘element’ (1 /2 mark)

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(b).Name the elements present in each of the following compounds.
(i) Magnesium sulphate (11/2 marks)
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(ii) Iron (II)sulphide (1 mark)
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12. The graph shown below is heating curve of solid substance. Use it to answer questions below

Using kinetic theory of matter explain what happens in the following regions
AB (2marks)
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BC (2marks)
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CD (2marks)
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13. Explain the following
(a) Boiling tube is usually more suitable for boiling liquids than a test tube (1mark)
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(b) Round bottomed flask is preferred for fractional distillation and not a flat bottomed flask
(1mark)
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14. The curve below represents the variation of temperature with time when pure and impure samples of
solid were heated separately

Which curve shows the variation of temperature for the pure solids? Explain
(2marks)
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15. Complete the table below. (3marks)

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 16. State the function of the following apparatus in the laboratory. (2marks)

a) Deflagrating spoon
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b) Desiccators
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17. The diagram below is a set up for the laboratory preparation of dry oxygen gas.

(a) Complete the diagram to show how a dry sample of oxygen gas can be collected.
(3marks)

(b) Name liquid X (1mark)

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(c) Write a word equation for the reaction that took place in the flask. (1mark)
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 18. State the best method to separate the following mixtures
a) Components of crude oil (1mark)
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b) Oil from sunflower seeds (1mark)
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c) Coloured pigment from grass (1mark)
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19. Hydrated copper (II) sulphate exists as blue crystals while anhydrous copper (II) sulphate is a white
powder. Describe a laboratory experiment that can be used to show that the action of heat on hydrated
copper (II) sulphate is a reversible reaction (3marks)
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20. A patient was given tablets with prescription 2 x 3 on the envelope. Clearly outline how the patient
should take the tablets. (2marks)

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21. The apparatus below was used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.

(a) Name the method of separation shown. (1mark)

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(b) Give the possible identities of liquids A and B (1mark)

A……………………………………………………………………………..

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 B………………………………………………………………………………..
(c) State one property of the liquids that make it possible to separate them using such apparatus.
(1mark)
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22. Pure naphthalene has a melting point of 80.2oC. What is the effect of adding camphor to the pure
naphthalene on its melting point? (1mark)
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23. What role do the following play in the commercial preparation of oxygen?
(a) Concentrated sodium hydroxide (1mark)
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(b) Concentrated sulphuric(IV)acid (1mark)
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 1. Discuss the criteria for testing purity in liquids.(3mrks)

2. Give two examples of.

i)Temporary physical change.(2mrks).

ii)Temporary chemical change.(2mrks)

iii)Permanent change.(2mrks)

3. (a) State two long-term effects of drug abuse. (2 mark )

(b) Explain why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2 marks )

(c ) The following diagram represents a non-luminous flame of the bunsen burner.

(i) Name the parts labeled

A ( 1 mark )

B ( 1 mark )

C ( 1 mark)

(ii) Which of the parts in (c i) above is the hottest? ( 1 mark)

(iii) Give two reasons why a non-luminous flame is preferred for heating. (2 mark)

(d) (i) Name the other type of flame produced by a Bunsen burner. (1 mark )

(ii) Under what conditions does the Bunsen burner produce the flame you have
named in d(i) above? (1 mark)

(e) After use, a non-luminous flame should be put off or adjusted to the other flame.
Explain. (1 mark)

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4. Given below are pH values of different solutions P, Q and S. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Solution pH
P 1
Q 7
S 14
a) Which two solutions would react together to give a solution with a pH of 7.0?

(2mk)
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b) Which solution can be considered to be an oxide of hydrogen? (1mk)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Nitrogen, oxygen and argon are obtained from the air using fractional distillation of air. Dust, carbon (IV) oxide
and water vapour are removed from the air before fractional distillation is carried out.

(i)Name the compound used to absorb carbon (IV) oxide gas from the air (1mk)

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(ii)Explain how water vapour is removed from the air

(2mks)
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(iii)At what temperature are the gases liquefied? (1mk)

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(iv)The boiling points of nitrogen, oxygen and argon are -196, -183 and -186 respectively. State the order in which
the three are distilled off starting with the first to be distilled off. (1mk)

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6. Study the diagram shown below to answer the questions that follow. The curve shows the heating curve of
water in the laboratory.

1080C E
0
100 C
D

C
Temp 0C

A
Time (Min)
3
 (i) At what temperature does the water boil? (1 Mark)
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(ii) Is the curve for a pure water or impure water? Give a reason for your answer (2 Mark)
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(iii) Give two effects of impurities on the boiling point of water (2 Mark)
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(iii) Give two effects of impurities on the melting point of ice (2 Mark)
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7. Dilute hydrochloric acid can react with calcium carbonate, copper (II) oxide and magnesium metal to form
some products.
(i) Write a word equation for the above reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid
(1 Mark)
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(ii) Write a word equation for the above reaction between magnesium metal and dilute hydrochloric acid
(1mk)
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(iii) Write a word equation for the above reaction between copper (II) oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid
(1mk)

8. Excess magnesium ribbon sample was heated in equal volumes of:-

(i) Pure oxygen gas
(ii) Air
(a) Why was the mass of the resulting product in (ii) more than in (i)? (2 Mark)
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(b) Write the word equations for the reactions in part (ii) (2 Marks)
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9.Write the word equations for the reactions between dilute hydrochloric acid and each of the following.
i)Zinc metal.(1mrk)

ii)Calcium hydrogen carbonate.(1mrk)

iii)Magnesium oxide.(1mrk)

iv)Potassium hydroxide.(1mrk)
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 v)Sodium hydroxide.(1mrk)

11. Oxygen gas can be prepared in the laboratory by heating potassium nitrate.
(a) Write a word equation of reaction to show the decomposition of potassium nitrate (1 Mark)
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(b) State two physical properties of oxygen gas (2 Mark)
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(c) Outline four uses of oxygen gas (4 Mark)
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12. The apparatus below is commonly used in a chemistry laboratory to measure volumes.
(i)Give its name
(1 Mark)

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(ii) Name any other three apparatus which can be used to measure volumes of liquids (3mks)
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13. The chromatogram of two inks and three dyes is drawn below.

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 Ink INK B RED BLUE YELLOW
A B DYE DYE DYE

(a) Name the colours of dyes present in ink A (2 Mark)

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(b) Suggest how separated dyes can be recovered (2 Mark)
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(c) What properties of the dyes make this method of separation possible? (2 Mark)
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14. Name the method that can be used to separate the following
Ethanol and water mixture (1mk)
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Kerosene and water mixture (1mk)

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Common salt and iodine mixture (1mk)

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15. In temperate countries, salt is sprayed on roads to melt icet and clear roads but the long term effect on this
practice is costly to motorist.
(a) Explain why salt help in melting the ice. (2mark)
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(b) Explain why the long term effect is costly to motorist. (1mark)
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16 (a) The diagrams below are some common laboratory apparatus. Name each apparatus and
state its use. (4marks)

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 Name ………………………………….. Name …………………………..

Use ……………………………………. Use ……………………………...

17. Excess iron fillings were allowed to rust in 1000cm3 of moist air and the volume of the remaining air was
measured each day as shown in the table below

Day 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Volume of air cm3 1000 950 900 860 840 820 800 800 800

(a) Why did the volume of air remain constant from day six? (2 mark)
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(b) Determine the percentage of oxygen in air using the data given in the table.
(2 mark)

(c) Give two reasons why air is a mixture but not a compound. (2 mark)

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1. (i).Define Chemistry. (1mk)

(ii)State three roles of chemistry in the society. (3mks)

2. (i)What is a drug. (1mk)

(ii)(a). Name three frequently abused drugs. (3mks)

(b).State two long term effects of drug abuse. (2mks)

3. (a). State three apparatus used for measuring accurate volumes of liquids. (3mks)

(b). Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2mks)

4. What is a flame? (1mk)

5. Putting off flames is one of the laboratory safety rules. State three other rules. (3mks)

6. (i) What is a mixture? (1mk)

(ii). State two physical means of separating a mixture. (2mks)

7.Otieno, a form one student at AnestarHigh School accidentally mixed sulphur and iron filings.
(a). Suggest an appropriate method of separation you would advice him to use to separate the mixture.
(1mk)

(b). Give a reason for the choice of your answer. (2mk)

(c).Describe how he would use the method named in (a) above to separate the sulphur and iron filings.
(3mks)

8. (a) Name two substances that sublime when heated. (2mks)

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 (b). Give two reasons why dry ice (solid carbon (IV) oxide) is preferred to be used in cold boxes by ice cream
vendors over ordinary ice. (2mks)

9. The set up below shows the apparatus used to demonstrate simple distillation process.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.

(a) What is observed in the delivery tube as the solution boils? (1 mk)

(b) What is the purpose of cold water in the beaker? (1 mk)

(c) What is observed in the test tube A after all the solvent has evaporated? (1 mk)

(d) Name the liquid you expect to collect in tube B. (1 mk)

10. Differentiate between physical and chemical changes as follows: (4 mks)

Chemical change Physical change

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

11. Write the chemical symbols of the following elements. (5 mks)

(i) Copper –

(ii) Sodium –
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 (iii) Potassium –

(iv) Lead–

(v) Calcium –

12. Sports of pure pigments A and B and a mixture Z were placed on a filter paper and allowed
to dry. The paper was then dipped in a solvent. The results obtained were as on the
paper chromatogram.

C
X

D
A B Z

(a) Which line is the: (2mks)

(i) base line –

(ii) Solvent front –

(b) Which of the pure pigments was a component of Z? Explain. (2 mks)

(c) (i) Name a solvent that is used in paper chromatography. (1 mk)

(ii) Why is water not a suitable solvent in paper chromatography? (1 mk)

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 (d) Write a word equation for the reactions between:
(i) Carbon and oxygen - (2 mks)

12. (a). Define the following terms:

I. A saturated solution. (1mk)

II. Crystallization. (1mk)

(b). Give two industrial applications of crystallization as a method of separating soluble substances from their
solutions. (2mks)

13 define the following terms. (3mks)

a. Atoms:.

b. Molecules.

c. Compound.

14. Name the elements present in the following compounds (3mks)

a. Sodium bromide:
b. Lead sulphate:
c. Potassium iodide:
15. State three observation made when a piece of sodium is placed on the surface of water.(3mks)

16. Give three application of chromatography. (3mks)

17. Give one advantage of commercial indicators over flower extract indicates. (1mk)

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1. (a) Define the term chemistry (2mks)
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(b) List four branches of chemistry (4mks)
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(c) Name three main branches of science (3mks)
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. Define the following terms (5mks)
(a) Mixture
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(b) Compounds
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(c) Elements
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(d) Atom
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(e) Molecule
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3. State two properties of
(a) Solid (2mks)
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(b) Liquids ( 2mks)
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4. What is a non-conductor? (1mk)
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5. Define the following terms
(a) A drug (1mk)
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(b) Drug abuse (1mk)
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6. (a) Name three commonly abused drugs (3mks)
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(b) Mention three negative effects of prolonged use of khat. (3mks)
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7. Name three roles chemistry plays in the society. (3mks)
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8. List three careers one can join after studying chemistry (3mks)
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9. List three scientific skills that can be acquired when performing chemistry experiments. (3mks)
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10. List five laboratory safety rules (5mks)
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11. List three apparatus that are used to measure accurate volume (3mks)
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12. Draw and give the use of the following apparatus used in the chemistry (6mks)
(a) Thistle funnel
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(b) Separating funnel
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(c) Dropping funnel
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13. The diagram below represents a Bunsen burner

(a) Give the name of the parts labeled A,B,C,D,E and F on the diagram (6mks)
A _____________________
B______________________
C_______________________
D________________________
E________________________
F________________________
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(b) A Bunsen burner can produce two different types of flames under different conditions.
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(i) Name the two types of flames produced by a Bunsen burner (2mks)
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(ii) Give 3 differences between the two flames in (i) above (3mks)
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(iii)Draw and label the most suitable Bunsen burner flame preferred for heating in the laboratory
(3mks)
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14. Give the most suitable method of separating the following mixtures (5mks)
(a) Water and Ethanol
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(b) Kerosene from Water
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(c) Coloured pigments
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(d) Iodine from a mixture of sand and Iodine
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(e) Iron fillings from Sulphur Powder.
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15. The chromatography below show the constituents of a flower extract using organic solvent

Red

Yellow
Blue

(i) Name a possible organic solvent you can use for this experiment (1mk)
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(ii) State two properties that make the red pigment to move the furthest distance from M. (2mks)
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(iii) On the diagram indicate the solvent front. (1mk)
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16. Write down the chemical symbols of the following elements (5mks)
Element Chemical Symbol
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(ii) Zinc …………………………………………
(iii) Silver ………………………………………..
(iv) Aluminium …………………………………………
(v) Mercury …………………………………………
17. In a experiment to separate a mixture of two organic liquid M and N with boiling point of 56˚c and 118˚c
respectively, a student set up the apparatus as shown

(a) Identify 3 mistakes in the setup (3mks)

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(b) What method would the students use to test the purity of distillate obtained (2mks)
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(c) What is the purpose of the thermometer (1mk)
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(d) Give two applications of fractional distillation (2mks)
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18. Give three differences between chemical changes and physical changes (3mks)
Chemical change Physical change

19. The graph shown below is heating curve of solid substance. Use it to answer questions below

D E
Temp (˚c)
B C

A Time (Seconds)
(a) Using kinetic theory of matter explain what happens in the following regions (6mks)
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20. Explain the following
(a) Boiling tube is usually more suitable for boiling liquids than a test tube (2mks)
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(b) Round bottomed flask is used for fractional distillation and not a flat bottomed flask (1mk)
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(c) - Flame
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- Noisy Bunsen burner

When glass tube is held in a noisy Bunsen flame as shown a small flame appears at the end of the glass tube.
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 1. a) What is a drug? (2mks)

b) What is drug abuse? (2mks)

c) One of the effects of drug abuse is hallucination. What does this term mean? (2mks)

d) Name three frequently abused drugs? (3mks)

2. Distinguish between a conductor and a non-conductor and give an example in each.

(3mks)

3. The diagram below shows the relationship between the physical states of matter. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.

a) Identify the process R,V,W and U (4mks)

b) Name three substances which can undergo the process represented by process S and T.
(3mks)

4. The table below shows liquids that are miscible and those that are immiscible
Liquid L3 L4
L1 Miscible Miscible
L2 Miscible immiscible
Use the information given to answer the questions that follow.
a) Name the method that can be used to separate L1 and L3 from a mixture of the two.
(1mk)

b) Draw and name an apparatus that can be used to separate a mixture of L2 and L4.
( 3mks)

5. Give two reasons why most Laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2mks)

6. Name three sources of heat beside Bunsen burner in the laboratory. (3mks)
7. a) Draw a labeled diagram of a non-luminous flame produced by the Bunsen burner.
(4mks)

b) State two reasons why a non-luminous flame is preferred for heating. (2mks)

c) After use a non-luminous flame should be put off or adjusted to a luminous flame. Explain.
(2mks)

8. Name three apparatus that are used to measure accurate volume of liquids. ( 3mks)

9. Distinguish between an element and a compound and give an example of each. (3mks)

10. By use of a diagram between a residue and a filtrate. (2mks)

11. Name the method you would use to separate the following mixtures.
a) Sand and ammonium chloride. (1mk)

b) Oil and Water. (1mk)

c) Kerosene and crude oil (1mk)

d) Salt and water. (1mk)

12. Describe how you would separate a mixture of salt, sand and iodine into different components.(3mks)

13. State the functions of the following apparatus as used in the laboratory.
i) Spatula (1mk)

ii) Pine-clay triangle (1mk)

iii) Wire gauze (1mk)

b) Draw and state the use of a deflagrating spoon. (3mks)

14. State the two causes of accidents in a Chemistry laboratory. (2mks)

 15. Define the following terms
a) Solvent extraction (2mks)

b) Hydrated salt (2mks)

c) Saturated Solution (2mks)

16. State two functions of a fume cupboard as found in a chemistry laboratory. ( 2mks)

17. Explain the differences between solid and gaseous states using the theoretical model of matter in
terms of the Kinetic theory. (3mks)

18. The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain
banned food colourings.

The results showed the presence or banned food colourings in L and M only.
a) On the same diagram
i) Circle the spots which show the banned food colourings. (2mks)

ii) Show the solvent front. (2mks)

b) State two factors that determine the position where the pigments are deposited in the paper
chromatogram from the point of origin. (2mks)

19. Classify the following processes as either chemical or Physical process type of change
(3mks)
a) Heating copper(ii) sulphate crystals

b) obtaining Kerosene from crude oil

c) Souring of milk.

20. The figure below shows a heating curve of a certain pure solid.
a) What is happening at the stages represented by BC and CD (4mks)

b) On the diagram draw a heating curve of an improve substance (2mks)

21. Common table salt is contaminated with copper (ii) oxide. Explain how Pure sodium Chloride can be
obtained from the mixture. ( 3mks)

22. The table bellows gives information on some substances. Use it to answer the question that follows.
Substances Melting Point oC Boliling point oC Solubility in water
A - 177 78.5 Very Soluble
B -23 77 Insoluble
C -219 -183 slightly soluble
D -78 -33 Soluble

a) Which substance has the

i) Lowest melting point (1mk)

ii) Highest boiling point (1mk)

b) Which letters represents a substance that is a gas at room temperature? (2mks)

c) Which is a liquid at room temperature and when mixed with water two layers would be formed.
(1mk)

d) Which substance dissolves in water and could be separated from the solution by fractional
distillation. (2mks)

23. a) Give the symbols of the following elements (3mks)

i) Sodium

ii) Calcium

iii) Potassium

c) Name the elements presents in the following compounds (2mks)

i) Zinc sulphide

ii) Sodium oxide.

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1. State two branches of chemistry (2MKS)
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2. Define each of the following terms (2MKS)
a) Matter
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b) Conductor
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Differentiate between a pure substance and a mixture (2Mks)
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3. State two factors that determine the choice of the method of separation of mixtures (2mks)
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4. Describe how you can separate a mixture of iodine, salt and sand (3mks)
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5. State the use of each of the following laboratory apparatus (3MKS)
a) Pipette
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b) Deflagrating spoon
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c) Thistle funnel
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6. James a form one student wants to measure accurate volume of a solution in the laboratory. State TWO apparatus
that James could use. (2MKS)
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7. A) Name two laboratory apparatus that can be made of glass (2MKS)
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b) State two advantages of apparatus made of glass in chemistry experiments (2MKS)
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8. A) Draw and name the regions of a luminous flame (3mks)

b) A wooden splint was slipped through a region of a particular flame in the laboratory and was burnt as
shown in the diagram below.
 I. Name the type of flame the splint was slipped through (1mk)
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II. Stating the region explain why the splint was burnt the way it is shown in the diagram
(2mks)
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III. State one disadvantage of using the above type of flame in the laboratory (1mk)
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9. A) Define the term crystallization (1mk)
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b) State two applications of crystallization (2mks)
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10. A) What is solvent extraction (1mk)
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b) Describe how oil is extracted from ground nut seeds (3mks)
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11. For each of the following, state the type of change observed (4mks)
I. Melting and cooling candle wax
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II. Heating and cooling zinc oxide
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III. Burning magnesium in air
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IV. Heating hydrated copper (ii) sulphate
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12. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. (5mks)
 I. Name each of the parts X and Y.
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II. What is the name given to the method used above for the separation of mixture P?
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III. State two industrial applications of the method mentioned above.
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IV. Suppose the mixture P was paraffin and water, which apparatus could have been used to separate them?
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13. State the effect of impurities on (2mks)
a) Melting point
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b) Boiling point.
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14. The diagram below shows the heating curve of pure water. On the same diagram, sketch the graph if water
containing impurities was used. (1mks)

15. A) State the kinetic theory of matter (1mk)

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b) By use of a clear (theoretical model) diagram, explain the nature of particles in the three states of matter
(3mks)
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1) Define the term drug abuse. 1mk

2) Name three frequently abused drugs. (3mks)

3) State two long term effects of drug abuse. (2mks)

4) Define Chemistry. (1mk)

5) Name two career opportunities open to a chemist. 2mks

6) Give three importance of studying Chemistry. (3mks)

7) Give three apparatus used for measuring accurate volume of liquid chemicals. 3mks

8) What is the name given to the following apparatus? 5mks

9) Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2mks)

10) What is a flame? (1mk)

11) The diagram below shows a flame produced by a Bunsen burner .Study it and uses it to answer the questions
that follow.

i. Label the parts A,B and C.3mks

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 ii. When is the above flame produce by a Bunsen burner? 1mks

iii. State two reasonsthe above flame is preferred for heating in the laboratory. 2mks

iv. What is the name of the other type of flame produced by a Bunsen burner? 1mk

v. State two reasons why the Bunsen burner flame should be put off immediately after use. 2mks

12) State four laboratory rules that students are supposed to follow when in the laboratory. (4mks)

13) What is a mixture? (2mks)

14) State two physical means of separating a mixture. (2mks)

15) (i)Odege,a form one student at Anestar high school accidentally mixed sulphur and iron filings. Suggest an
appropriate method of separation you would advice him to use to separate the mixture.
(1mk)

(ii)Give a reason for the choice of your answer. (2mk)

16) (i). Define the term sublimation. 1mk

(ii) . State four substances that undergo sublimation 4mks

(ii). Give the reasons why dry ice is used in cold boxes instead of ordinary ice. 2mks

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1 [a] What is Chemistry? {1mk}
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[b] Define the following terms as used in chemistry;
{i}Matters {1mk}
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{ii}Mixture {1mk}
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2. Explain how you would distinguish a solid from a liquid {2mks}
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3 {a} what is a drug {1mk}
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{b} State two long term effects of drug abuse to the user {2mks}
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{c} A form one student went to the school clinic and was prescribed malarial drugs to take 2 x3
i} Explain how the student was supposed to take the drugs {2mks}
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{ii} Supposing the student took the drugs at 7.00a.m in the morning. Calculate the other
hours of the day when he is expected to take the other drugs {2mks}
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4. State three ways in which chemistry has helped improve living standards in the society {3mks}
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5. State any four difference between luminous and non-luminous flame {4mks}
Luminous Non-luminous

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6. {a} Other than Bunsen burner name two other apparatus that are used in heating substances in
the laboratory {2mks]
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{b} Most of the laboratory apparatus are made of glass. Give three reasons {3mks}
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{c} Name the apparatus used to measure the following;
{i} Accurate volume of liquids {three apparatus } {3mks}
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{ii} Amount of solid [one] apparatus {1mk}
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{iii} Temperature of boiling water [one]apparatus {1mk}
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7. Putting off flames not in use is one of the safety rules of laboratory to avoid injuries. List four other
safety rules applied {4mks}
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8. Draw and label a non-luminous flame {4mks}

9. {a} Name three major parts of bursen burner {3mks}

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{b} State the functions of each of the part named in {a} above {3mks}
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10. The diagrams below are some common laboratory apparatus. Name each apparatus and state its use
{8mks}
APPARATUS NAME USE

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

11 {a} What is a flame {1mk}

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{b} Wooden splint W and Y were placed in different zones of a bursen burner flame. The
diagram below shows the observations that were made:

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 {i} State the zone of the flame that made
[a] the observation for W {2mks}
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{b} the observation for Y
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{ii} Explain the difference between W and Y {2mks}
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{iii} Identify the most ideal flame used in the experiment above {1mk}
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12. Study the set-up shown below and answer the questions that follow;’

{a}Name:
Apparatus A {3mks}
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Apparatus C
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Apparatus D
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{b} Name the method of separation shown above {1mk}
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{c} {i} Distinguish between a filtrate and residue {2mks}
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{ii} Identify them from the set-up above {2mks}
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{d} Why is it possible to separate the mixture above using the method named in {b} above{1mk}
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13. The set-up below was used to separate a mixture of liquid M and N with boiling points of 680C and
780 respectively by the use of method K
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 {a} Name the method K {1mk}
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{b}
Name the apparatus {5mks}
(i) A………………………………………………….........................................................
(ii) B……………………………………………………………………………………….
(iii)C………………………………………………………………………………………..
(iv) D……………………………………………………………………………………….
(v) F………………………………………………………………………………………..
{c} State two properties of liquid M and N that makes them possible to separate by method K
shown above {2mks}
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{d} State one function of glass beads {1mk}
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{e}
Which letter represent;
{i} Water outlet in apparatus C {1mk}
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{ii} Water inlet in apparatus C {1mk}
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{f} What is the effect of interchanging the water inlet and water outlet in apparatus C {1mk}
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{g} What general name is given to the liquid collected in apparatus p {1mk}
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{h} Give an example of two liquids that can be separated by method K {1mk}

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1. A liquid is suspected to be water by a student in the laboratory. State two chemical tests that would confirm
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3. Nancy was stung by a bee while at school. Her Chemistry teacher applied ammonia solution to the affected
area of the skin and Nancy was relieved of pain. Explain. (2 Marks)
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a) Give the observations made in the combustion tube during the experiment. (1 Mark)
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b) What is the identity of liquid Y? _________________________________________ (1 Mark)
c) With reason, state the type of change illustrated in the experiment above. (2 Marks)
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5. State and explain two factors that determine the movement of coloured pigments in a paper chromatogram.
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 Solution K L M N P

pH value 5 2 10 7 14
a) Define the term pH (1 Mark)
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___________________________________________________________________________
b) Identify:
i) A weak acid ______________________________________________________ (1 Mark)
ii) A strong acid _____________________________________________________ (1 Mark)
iii) A neutral solution __________________________________________________ (1 Mark)

9. Which method can be used to obtain the following? (3 Marks)

a) Salt from sea water ___________________________________________________________
b) Petrol from crude oil __________________________________________________________
c) Oil from sunflower ___________________________________________________________

10. The diagram shows spots of pure substances W, X, and Y on a chromatography paper. Spot Z is that of a
mixture.

After development W, X, and Y were found to have moved 8cm, 3cm, and 6cm respectively. Z had
separated into two spots which had moved 6cm and 8cm.
a) On the diagram
i) Label the baseline (1 Mark)
ii) Show the positions of all the spots after development (3 Marks)
b) Identify the substances present in mixture Z (2 Marks)
___________________________________________________________________________
11.
a) Name the elements present in the following compounds
i) Ammonium carbonate (2 Marks)
________________________________________________________________________
ii) Sodium peroxide (1 Mark)
________________________________________________________________________
iii) Potassium hydroxide (1½ Mark)
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iv) Magnesium nitrite (1½ Mark)
________________________________________________________________________
b) Write a word equation for the reaction between solid lead (II) carbonate and dilute sulphuric acid
(1 Mark)

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c) State and explain the observation made in the reaction above. (2 Marks)
___________________________________________________________________________
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12. Define the following terms:

a) Atom (1 Mark)
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b) Acid (1 Mark)
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c) Element (1 Mark)
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13. Draw the following apparatus (3 Marks)
Separating funnel Burette Desiccator

14. State the symbol of the following elements as used in chemistry (3 Marks)
Sodium __________________ Zinc _______________________ Cobalt ____________________
Silver ___________________ Gold _______________________ Carbon ___________________
15. Describe how solid ammonium chloride can be separated from a mixture of ammonium chloride and
anhydrous calcium chloride. (2 Marks)
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16. Name and draw a Bunsen burner flame that is mostly used for heating in the laboratory (4 Marks)

17. The graph below shows a curve obtained when water at 22oC was heated for 20 minutes

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b) In which part of the curve does a change of state occur? (1 Mark)
___________________________________________________________________________
c) Explain why the temperature does not rise between B and C. (1 Mark)
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18. State the type of change that occurs during the following changes. (3 Marks)
Process Type of Change
Souring of milk
Neutralization
Obtaining kerosene from crude oil
19. State three differences between mixtures and compounds (3 Marks)
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______________________________________________________________________________

20. Write word equations for the reactions that involve the following substances (3 Marks)
a) Zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid
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b) Potassium hydroxide and sulphuric (VI) acid

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c) Potassium hydrogen carbonate and nitric (V) acid
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21. Study the table below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
Indicator Colour in Acid Colour in Base

Methyl orange

Red and Blue Litmus

paper

Phenolphthalein

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 a) Complete the table above to show the colour of different indicators in acidic and basic conditions.
(3 Marks)
b) State one advantage that universal indicator has over other commercial indicators (1 Mark)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
22. Study the diagram below that shows a method used to separate components of a mixture. Use it to answer
the questions that follow

a) Name the equipment labelled X and Y (2 Marks)

X _________________________________________________________________________
Y _________________________________________________________________________
b) Show the direction of flow of water in Y (1 Mark)
c) State the physical property which allows the separation of mixtures (1 Mark)
___________________________________________________________________________
d) Give one industrial application of this method of separation of mixtures (1 Mark)
___________________________________________________________________________
e) Suppose mixture Q was paraffin and water, which apparatus would be used to separate them?
(1 Mark)
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23. During extraction of oil from nuts:

a) Why is it important to crush the nuts? (1 Mark)
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___________________________________________________________________________

b) Why are organic solvents preferred to water in the oil extraction? (1 Mark)
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c) Describe how can one determine that the substance produced is oil. (2 Marks)
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1. What is Chemistry? (1 mk)

2. Give three advantages of studying Chemistry. (3 mks)
3. Give the functions of the following laboratory apparatus. (5 mks)
(i) Crucible –
(ii) Desicator –
(iii) Dropping funnel –
(iv) Thistle funnel –
(v) Tongs -
4. Define the following terms: (4 mks)
(i) Drug –
(ii) Drug abuse –
(iii) Prescription –
(iv) Indicator –
5. Give the differences between luminous flame and non-luminous flame. (5 mks)
Luminous Non-luminous
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

6. (a) After use, a non-luminous flame should be put off or adjusted to a luminous flame. Explain.(2 mks)
(b) State any 6 safety rules in the laboratory. (6 mks)
7. Name three substances that undergo sublimation. (3 mks)
8. Give the methods that can be used to separate the following mixtures:- (3 mks)
(i) Iron filings and sulphur.
(ii) Sodium chloride and aluminium chloride.
(iii) Common salt and water
9. (a) What is fractional distillation? (1 mk)
(b) Give two applications of fractional distillation. (2 mks)
10. The diagram below shows a chromatogram obtained when spots of pigments X, Y and a mixture of Z were
placed on an absorbent material and allowed to dry. The paper was then dipped in a solvent and results
obtained as shown below.

(a) Name A and B. (2 mks)

(b) Which pure pigment was a component of Z. (1 mk)
(c) What are the factors that determine the distance moved by the spots? (2 mks)
(d) Why is water not used as a solvent? (1 mk)
11. Give the names of the compounds formed by the following elements: (3 mks)
(a) Carbon and oxygen
(b) Sodium and sulphur.
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(c) Sodium, carbon and oxygen.

12. Complete the following word equations:- (4 mks)
(a) Sodium carbonate + dilute sulphuric acid
(b) Sodium + water
(c) Sodium hydrogen carbonate + dilute hydrochloric acid
(d) Magnesium + Dilute hydrochloric acid
13. Give two differences between acids and bases. (2 mks)
Acids Bases
(a)
(b)

14. Give two uses of bases. (2 mks)

15. The diagram below shows the fractional distillation of liquefied air. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.
Conc sodium Cooler -25oC
Air filter hydroxide

compressor

Fractional distillation chamber

Gas x Gas Y Gas Z

o o o
(-196 c) (-186 c) (-183 c)

a) Name the substances removed in the filtration chamber. (1mk

b) Name gases X, Y and Z. (3mks)

16. The diagram below show laboratory preparation of Oxygen gas.

Manganese (iv)oxide
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a) Complete the gas to show how oxygen gas is collected. (2mks)

b) Why is oxygen gas collected as shown above. (1mk)

c) Write a word equation for the equation of the reaction occurring above. (1mk)
d) Give 3 uses of oxygen gas. (3mks)
17. With the help of word equations identify the products of heating candle wax. (3mks)
18. Name the following methods of gas collection (3mks)

Gas P Gas R

Gas Q

(i) (ii) (iii)

19. Give 2 uses of hydrogen gas. (2mks)
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1. Differentiate the apparatus below (2mks)

(a) (b)

2. State two factors that accelerate rusting of iron materials. (2mks)

3. Identify the laboratory apparatus used for each of the following purposes in a chemistry laboratory?
i) Holding and supporting pieces of apparatus such as burettes during experiments. (1mk)
ii) Scooping solid chemical substances during experiments (1mk)
iii) Storage of liquid chemicals in a laboratory. ( 1 mk)

4. The set up below was used to investigate some properties of hydrogen gas. Study it and anser the
questions that follow:

Copper
(II) Oxide

a) Name a suitable liquid that can serve as a drying agent, liquid M. (1mk)
b) State the observation made in the combustion tube as the experiment progresses. (1mk)

c) Write a word equation for the reaction taking place in the combustion tube.(1mk)
5. The set-up below can be used to prepare oxygen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify Solid R .................................................................................................... (1 mark)

b) What property of oxygen makes it possible for it to be collected as shown in the above set up.
(1mk)
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c) State two uses of oxygen (1 mark)

6. draw three apparatus used in the laboratory for measuring accurate volumes of liquids (3 mks)
7. i.) What is a fume chamber? (1 mk)
ii.) State 2 uses of fume chamber in a school laboratory? (2 mks)
8. State 3 characteristics of a temporary physical change. (3 mks
9. a) Describe how you would extract oil from macadamia nuts. (3 mks)
b) Describe how you would test the liquid obtained in (a) above to prove that it is oil. (3 mks)
10. a) Nitrogen is obtained by fractional distillation of liquid air.
i) Name two other gases obtained during the distillation . (2 marks)

ii) State one property that makes it possible for the components of liquid air to be separated by
fractional distillation. (1 mark)
b) In an experiment to separate a mixture of two miscible liquids P (b.p = 83 C) and Q (b.p = 114oC) a
o
student set up the apparatus shown below. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

i) Name the apparatus labelled B. (1 mark)

ii) . What is the role of the thermometer . (1 mark)
iii)A round bottomed flask is usually preferred when carrying out fractional distillation of miscible
liquids. Explain. (1mark)
iv) Identify the second distillate (1 mark)
v) The distillates collected are not pure. Explain. (1 mark)

c) Two liquids (water and acetone) were mixed in a beaker in equal proportions then left to
settle.The results were as shown below.
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Acetone

water
i) Name the best method that can be used to separate these liquids. (1 mark)
ii) What name is given to two liquids which behave in this manner when mixed ? (1 mark)
11. In an investigation of banned drugs in athletes, the following chromatogram was obtained from
samples of urine from three athletes; A, B, C. This was compared with Z which contained pure
sample of the banned drug.

Y
A B C Z

a). label P and Y (2 mks)

b). Which athlete had taken the banned substance? (1 mk)
c). Circle the chromatogram of the most soluble and less absorbed pigment. (1 mk)
d). Name suitable solvent in the above investigation. (1 mk)
12. Below is a drawing set up that was used by a form one student to investigate percentage of air that supports
combustion.

Draw a labeled diagram of the set up at the end of the experiment. (3 mks)
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13. Write down the symbols of the following elements. (6 mks)

a). Lead………………..-
b). Copper……………..
c). Potassium……………
d). Iron………………....
e). Carbon………………
f). Aluminium…………..
14. Study the reactions below and answer the questions that follow.
i) Magnesium + copper (II) oxide Magnesium Oxide + Copper
ii) Zinc (II) oxide + Magnesium No reaction
iii) Copper (II) oxide + Zinc Zinc(II) oxide + Copper
iv) Calcium + Magnesium oxide Calcium oxide + Magnesium
a). Arrange the elements, in the order of decreasing reactivity (3 mks)
b). What do you understand by the following terms: (4 mks)
i) Reduction-
ii) Oxidation-
iii) Reducing agent-
iv) Oxidizing agent-
c). Use the equation below to identify oxidizing agent and reducing agent . (2 mks)
lead (II)oxide + Zinc Zinc(II)oxide + Lead
Oxidizing agent……………………………..
Reducing agent……………………………….
15. Water is an oxide of Hydrogen. Explain. (2 mks)
16. Name two drying agents that are used in a school laboratory. (2 mks)
17. Solutions can be classified as neutral, weakly acidic, weakly basic, strongly acidic or strongly basic.

Solution P.H. Classification

A 2
B 14
C 6
D 7
E 8
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Fill in the classification in the spaces above (5 mks)

18. Hydrogen is prepared in the laboratory by reacting Zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid.
a). Why is magnesium not preferred instead of zinc? (1 mk)
b). Describe the laboratory test for hydrogen. (2 mks)
c). State the properties of hydrogen behind the following: (3 mks)
i) Hydrogen is used in meteorological balloons.
ii) The gas is collected over water.
ii) It reacts with black copper(II)oxide to form a red-brown solid and a colorless liquid. (1mk)
19. State and explain the changes in mass that occur when the following are heated separately in open
crucibles . write a word equation for each reaction. (3 mks)
a) Magnesium.
b) Lead carbonate (3 mks)
20. State 3 uses of Oxygen (3 mks)
21. Describe the following terms: (3 mks
a) acid-
b) Base-
c) indicator-
22.A form one student encountered a liquid suspected to be water. Describe an experiment he would use
to prove that it is water. (3 mks)

23. The diagram below shows the relationship between the physical states of matter. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.

a). identify the processes (5 mks)

R-………………………………………………………………
V-………………………………………………………………
W-………………………………………………………………
U-……………………………………………………………..
S-………………………………………………………….…..
b). Name two substances which undergo process S and T (2 mks)
24. Name the type of flame that can be used to light up a dark room. (1 mks)
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1. a) In the boxes provided below show how molecules are spaced in solids, liquids and gases in
terms of kinetic theory. (3mks)

Solid
Liquid Gases
b) What conclusion can you make regarding densities of solids, liquids and gases as per the
packaging of molecules in 1 (a) above. (1mk)

2. State whether the substances given below are elements, compounds or mixtures. (4mks)
Substance

a) Piece of Aluminium metal

b) Sugar

c) Solution of common salt

d) Crude oil

3. Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follows.
Water

Sand Mixture A

Process B
Liquid X

Solid Y
a) Name process B. (1mk)

b) Give one reason why it’s possible to separate the mixture A above using process B.
(1mk)
c) Give the name for
i) Liquid X (1mk)
ii) Solid Y (1mk)
d) Give one application of process B in day to day life. (1mk)

4. State the method of separation suitable for the following mixtures.

a) Iron fillings and sulphur powder. (1mk)
b) Dye from flowers. (1mk)
c) Petrol from crude oil. (1mk)
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d) Oil from nuts. (1mk)

5. The diagram below represents arrangement of particles in a substance. Study it and answer the questions
that follow.

a) Name process C. (1mk)

b) Name two substances that undergo sublimation. (2mks)
c) What name is given to process D? (1mk)
6. a) If common salt is added to wax, what effect will it have on the temperature at which it melts?
(1mk)
0
b) When alcohol is heated, it changes to gas at 78 C.
i) What is the name given to this temperature? (1mk)
(ii) What will happen to this temperature if an impurity like salt is added to ethanol? (1mk)
7. Given the following substances and their PH values, indicate whether they are neutral, strongly acidic,
weakly acidic, weakly alkaline or strongly alkaline. (7mks)
Substance PH Value Nature

a) Sugar solution 7.0

b) Blood 7.4

c) Sulphuric (VI) acid 1.0

d) Tooth paste 8.0

e) Black coffee 5.0

f) Sodium hydroxide solution 14.0

g) Urine 6.0

8. State 2 ways through which the youth of Kenya can avoid abusing drugs. (2mks)
9. A form one student at Moja High School lit a Bunsen burner with its air hole fully open.
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a) Which colour was the part labeled A? (1mk)

b) Identify the hottest part of the flame. (1mk)

c) Which was the almost colourless region? (1mk)
10. Classify each of the following substances as either conductors or non-conductors. (5mks)
(i) Copper metal
(ii) Paraffin
(iii) Glass
(iv) Graphite
(v) Magnesium
11. Three pure pigments were prepared and their spots placed on a filter paper as shown below. The pure
pigments are A, B and C. A mixture D was also placed on the filter paper at the same time with the pure
pigments.
The filter paper was then dipped in ethanol solvent and left for an hour. The results obtained were as shown below.
. .
.
. .
.

A B C D

(i) Which of the three pure pigments is most sticky? Give a reason for your answer. (2mk)

(ii) Which pure pigment is not present in the mixture D? (1mk)

(iii)Show on the diagram the solvent front and the base line. (2mks)
12. a) What is an acid-base indicator? (1mk)
b) Name any three common indicators used in chemistry and give their colours in acid solution.
(3mks)
Indicator Colour in acid

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(c) What is the advantage of universal indicator over other common acid-base indicators?(1mk)
13. Citric acid, lactic acid, methanoic acid and hydrochloric acid are found in various substances in plants and
animals. State where these acids occur. (4mks)
Acid Where found

(i) Citric acid

(ii) Lactic acid

(iii) Methanoic acid

(iv) Hydrochloric acid

14. I. A student mixed iron fillings with sulphur powder in a watch glass. The mixture was heated and a new
substance was formed.
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a) Is this a physical or chemical change? (1mk)

b) Give two reasons to support your answer in (a) above. (2mks)

c) What name is given to the substance formed after heating sulphur and iron together?
(1mk)

II. Determine whether the following substances undergo chemical or physical changes when heated.
(4mks)
Substance Type of change

a) Ice

b) Zinc oxide

c) Iodine crystals

d) Copper (II) Carbonate

15. Write simple word equations for the following reactions. (5mks)
(i) Magnesium and oxygen.
(ii) Carbon and oxygen (excess)
(iii) Zinc and Hydrochloric acid
Sodium Carbonate and Hydrochloric acid
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1. Identify the following apparatus and their uses.(6mks)

A B C

Apparatus uses
A- -
B- -
C- -
2. State four preventive measure of drug –abuse.(4mks)

3. a.State under which conditions are the following flame formed in the laboratory. 2mks
i. Luminous…………………………………………………………………..
ii. Non- luminous…………………………………………………………..
b.In an experiment, a form one student at Kiranja Secondary School placed an end of narrow glass
tubing in the inner core of non-luminous flame and lit at the tip of the glass tubing as shown below .

State and explain the observation made at the tip of the glass tubing. (2mks
4. State one application for each of the following methods of separating mixtures.
a. Filtration (1mk)
b. Fractional distillation(1mk)
c. Solvent extraction.(1mk)
5. a.State two ways for determining the purity of substance.(2mks)
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b.The diagram below represents heat curves of a pure surface of solid .Study it and answer the questions
that follows.

i. Region YZ and AB have one thing in common .State it and explain.(2mks)

ii.State the physical state of substance at the following region
XY. (2mks)
ZA (1mk)
6. Define the following terms.
a. Solution 1mks
b. Saturated solution 1mks
7. The following is a set up to prepare oxygen gas .Study it and answer the questions that follows.

a. Identify the mistake made when setting up the apparatus. (2mks)

b. If the mistake was corrected, complete the diagram showing how to collect dry oxygen gas. (3mks)
c. Identify liquid L . ( 1mk)
d. Write word equation for reaction at round- bottomed flask. (2mks
e. State two physical properties of oxygen.2mks)
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8. Identify the following ways of collecting gases and state the reason.

Method/Way Reason
A
B
C
(3mks
9. a. State one advantage of the universal indicator over acid- base indicator.(1mk)
b.The pH of the solutions are given as below
Solution pH
A 7
B 6
C 2
D 12
E 8

Which of the pH listed above is (5mks)

i. Strong acid -
ii. Weak base –
iii. Strong base-
iv. Weak acid-
v. Neutral solution-

c.Write a word equations for the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and each one of the
following
i. Zinc metal (2mks)
ii. Calcium carbonate (2mks)
iii.Magnesium Oxide(2mks)
IV.Sodium hydroxide (2mks)
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d.Miriam a form two student at Mutuma Trinity School was stung by wasp.Kanyotu advised her to apply
sodium hydrogen carbonate .Explain. (2mks
e.Why is not advisable not to use sodium hydroxide.(1mk
f.Study the set-up below and answer the questions that follows.

i. What are the products of the reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid(give a
word equation for the reaction). (2mks)

ii. What would expect to observe in the limewater? (1mk)

g.i)State two uses of bases.(2mk)
ii)Two uses of acids. (2mks)
10. A student found a colourless liquid at laboratory. Describe two reagents he/she can use to determine the
colourless liquid is water.(2mks)
11. a.State two differences between permanent change and temporary physical changes.
Permanent change Temporary physical changes

b.Study the following chemical equations (2mks)

heat
i. Zinc oxide zinc oxide
(white) yellow
ii. Potassium Potassium + Manganeese (iv) + oxygen
Manganate(vii) Manganete(vi) oxide
iii. Hydrated copper(ii) Copper (ii) oxide + Water
Oxide
Identify the changes in (3mks)
Reaction I
Reaction II
Reaction III
12. The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain
banned food colourings.
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The results showed the presence of banned food colourings in L and M.One the same diagram.
a. Give the spots which show the banned food colourings.(2mks
b. Show solvent front.(1mk)
State two applications of chromatography.(2mks)
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1. a) What is a drug? (2 mks)

b) What is drug abuse? ( 2mks)
c) One of the effects of drug abuse is hallucination. What does this term mean. ( 2mks
d) Name three frequently abused drugs? ( 3mks)

2. Distinguish between a conductor and a non-conductor and give and example in each. ( 3mks)
3. The diagram below shows the relationship between the physical states of matter.Study it and answer the
questions that follows.

a) Identify the process R,V,W and U ( 4 mks)

b) Name three substances which can undergo the process represented by process S and T.( 3mks)
4. The table below shows liquids that are miscible and those that are immiscible
Liquid L3 L4
L1 Miscible Miscible
L2 Miscible immiscible

Use the information given to answer the questions that follow.

a) Name the method that can be used to separate L1 and L3 from a mixture of the two. ( 1mk)
b) Draw and name an apparatus that can be used to separate a mixture of L2 and L4.( 3mks)
5. Give two reasons why most Laboratory apparatus are made of glass.( 2mks)
6. Name three sources of heat beside Bunsen burner in the laboratory.( 3mks)
7. a) Draw a labeled diagram of a non-luminous flame produced by the Bunsen burner.( 4mks)
c) State two reasons why a non-luminous flame is preferred for heating.( 2mks)
d) After use a non-luminous flame should be put off or adjusted to a luminous flame. Explain. (2mks)
8. Name three apparatus that are used to measure accurate volume of liquids. ( 3mks)
9. Distinguish between an element and a compound and give an example of each. ( 3mks)
10. By use of a diagram between a residue and a filtrate. ( 2mks)
11. Name the method you would use to separate the following mixtures.
a) Sand and ammonium chloride.( 1mk)
b) Oil and Water. ( 1mk)
c) Kerosene and crude oil ( 1mk)
d) Salt and water.( 1mk
12. Describe how you would separate a mixture of salt,sand and iodine into different components.( 3mks
13. State the functions of the following apparatus as used in the laboratory.
i) Spatula (1mk)
ii) Pine-clay triangle ( 1mk
iii) Wire gauze ( 1mk)
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b Draw and state the use of a deflagrating spoon.( 3mks)

14. State the two causes of accidents in a Chemistry laboratory.( 2mks

15. Define the following terms
a) Solvent extraction ( 2mks
b) Hydrated salt ( 2mks)
c) Saturated Solution 2mks)
16. State two functions of a fume cupboard as found in a chemistry laboratory. ( 2mks)
17. Explain the differences between solid and gaseous states using the theoretical model of matter in terms of
the Kinetic theory. ( 3mks)
18. The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain
banned food colourings.

The results showed the presence or banned food colourings in L and M only.
a) On the same diagram
i) Circle the spots which show the banned food colourings. ( 2mks)
ii) Show the solvent front. ( 2mks)
b) State two factors that determine the position where the pigments are deposited in the paper
chromatogram from the point of origin. ( 2 mks)
19. Classify the following processes as either chemical or Physical process type of change ( 3mks)
a) Heating copper(ii) sulphate crystal
b) obtaining Kerosene from crude oiL
c) Souring of milk.
20. The figure below shows a heating curve of a certain pure solid.

a) What is happening at the stages represented by BC and CD ( 4mks)

b) On the diagram draw a heating curve of an improve substance. ( 2 mks)
Common table salt is contaminated with copper (ii)oxide. Explain how Pure sodium Chloride can be obtained
from the mixture. ( 3mks)
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1. What is chemistry (1 mark)

2. State any importance of studying chemistry (1 mark)
3. a) Name three illegal drugs (3 marks)
b) State three ways of preventing drug abuse. (3 marks)
4. Complete the following table (8mks)

5. State four laboratory safety rules (4mks)

6. (a)The apparatus below were used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.

State two properties of liquids that make it possible to separate using such apparatus. (2 marks)
(b) Give the name of the above apparatus. (1 mark)
7. Describe how you can separate a mixture of sand and common salt (3 marks)
8. The diagram below shows a Bunsen burner when in use

i. Name the regions labelled B and C. (2 marks)

B………………………………………………………………………………….
C………………………………..............................................................................
ii. What is the function of the part labeled A? (1 mark)
9. State three differences between physical and chemical change. (3 marks)

10. i. Differentiate between weak and strong alkali (2 marks)

ii. The following is a list of pH values of some substance:

Substance M N V X Z
pH 10.6 7.2 13.2 5.9 1.5
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Identify:
a) Strong acid (1 mark)
b) Weak base (1 mark)
11. Name the method or process that can be used to separate each of the following mixture
i. Water and motor oil (1 mark)
ii . Iron filings and sulphur powder . (1 mark)
iii. Iodine and sand (1 mark)
iv. Water and ethanol (1 mark)
12. Write the chemical symbols of the following elements (5 marks)
i. Calcium …………………………………………..
ii. Sodium…………………………………………….
iii. Barium……………………………………………..
iv. Lead…………………………………………………
v. Copper……………………………………………….
13. The diagram below represents the apparatus used to prepare and collect oxygen.

Hydrogen
Peroxide

Solid Q
Solid P

i. Complete the diagram to show how oxygen gas is collected.(2 marks)

ii. Name solid P (1 marks)
iii. Write the word equation to show the reaction that produces oxygen gas.(1 mark)
iii. State three physical properties of oxygen. (3 marks
v. State two uses of oxygen gas. (2 marks)
14.(i) What is a flame? (1mk)
15. A form one student wanted to separate and obtain iodine and sodium chloride (common table salt) from a
mixture of the two. He set the experiment set up shown below.
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(a). the mixture was heated for some time and left to cool. On cooling, shiny black crystals and white crystals
were observed on the surface of the watch glass and in the beaker respectively. Name:
I. Shiny black crystal
II. White crystals. (2mks)
(b). What was the purpose of the cold water in the watch glass? (1mks
(c). What property of iodine makes it be collected on the watch glass as shown? (1mk)
(d). Explain why it is possible to separate a mixture of iodine and sodium chloride.(1mk)
16. The curves below represent the variation of temperature with time when pure and impure samples of a solid
were heated separately.

A
B

Temperature

(a). Which curve represents the variation in temperature for pure solid? Explain. (2mks)
(b)State the effect of an impurity on the melting and boiling points of a pure substance.(2mks)
(c) Name two gases used with oxygen in welding. (2mks)
17. A candle was burnt using the apparatus shown below. The initial volume of measuring cylinder was
90cm3. The apparatus was allowed to cool and the volume of air in the measuring cylinder had dropped
to 70cm3.

a) Why was the volume recorded when the air was cooled? (1mk)
b) What was the purpose of sodium Hydroxide? (1mk)
c) Use the results given to calculate the percentage of oxygen in air. (2mks)

18. The set up below was used to study some properties of air

State and explain two observation that would be made a t the end of the experiment.
(3mks)
19. The diagram below represents three methods for collecting gases in the laboratory
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a) Name the methods shown in the diagram (3mks)

b) State with reasons the most suitable methods for collecting each of the following gases.
i) Oxygen (1mk)
ii) Hydrogen (1mk)
iii) Carbon (IV) Oxide (1mk)
20 a) The diagram below shows spots of pure substance A,B, and C on a chromatography paper. Spot D is that of a
mixture

After development, A, B and C were found to have moved 8cm, 3cm and 6 cm respectively.
D has separated into two spots which had moved 6cm and 8 cm
(i) On the diagram
I Label the baseline (origin) (1 mark)
II Show the positions of all the spots after development (3 marks)
(ii) Identify the substances present in the mixture D (2 marks)
(b) Describe how solid ammonium chloride can be separated from a solid mixture of ammonium chloride
and anhydrous calcium chloride (2 marks)

(c) The table shows liquids that are miscible and those that are immiscible

Liquid L3 L4
L1 Miscible Miscible
L2 Miscible Immiscible
Use the information given to answer the questions that follow
(i) Name the method that can be used to separate L1 and L3 from a mixture of two (1 mark)
(ii) Describe how a mixture of L2 and L4 can be separated (2 marks)
21.

22. The table bellows gives information on some substances. Use it to answer the question that follows.
Substances Melting Point oC Boliling point oC Solubility in water
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A - 177 78.5 Very Soluble

B -23 77 Insoluble
C -219 -183 slightly soluble
D -78 -33 Soluble

a) Which substance has the

i) Lowest melting point ( 1mk)
ii) Highest boiling point (1 mk
b) Which letters represents a substance that is a gas at room temperature.( 2mks)
c) Which is a liquid at room temperature and when mixed with water two layers would be formed.( 1
mk)
d) Which substance dissolves in water and could be separated from the solution by fractional
distillation.( 2mks)
23. a) Give the symbols of the following elements ( 3mks)
i) Sodium
ii) Calcium
iii) Potassium
c) Name the elements presents in the following compounds ( 2mks)
i) Zinc sulphide
ii) Sodium oxide.
c.